Newport, WA vs Union Gap, WA

Newport is moderately more affordable than Union Gap, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 71 compared to 83 for Union Gap, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Union Gap can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $548/month compared to $1,111/month in Union Gap — a 51% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Union Gap actually has lower median home values ($186,200 vs $230,500).

Median household income in Newport is $41,733 compared to $58,958 in Union Gap (-29.2%). While Union Gap is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.6% in Union Gap.

Climate-wise, Union Gap is notably warmer with an average of 50.8°F compared to 45.6°F in Newport. Newport receives more rainfall at 22.5" per year compared to 8" in Union Gap.